While the Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam Deck are the obvious choices for best handheld game consoles, we test out everything the portable game device market has to offer.

W e're all familiar with handheld game systems, namely ones like the DS and PSP.Now with the Switch 2 and Steam Deck, the gap between handhelds and home consoles is so thin it might as well not exist.

We curated a list of the best portable gaming consoles you can buy, from the mighty Steam Deck to the ultimate powerhouse, ...

Handheld consoles are convenient, portable, and ideal for gaming on-the-go in various situations. Internet limitations mean single-player games shine while traveling and encourage playing retro ...

The success of Nintendo's handheld consoles is evident in their sales figures. The Nintendo DS, for example, is the best-selling handheld console of all time, with over 154 million units sold.

A more expensive price tag for the ROG Xbox Ally has been leaking for its upcoming release, which is expected to happen ...

It's certainly nice to have options, but by the end of 2025, you might find yourself overwhelmed by all the handheld consoles you can choose from – and why you might opt for each type.

The Nintendo Switch 2 will have to wait, as I've been gaming on a PS Vita in 2025 despite it being over a decade old, and it still holds up as one of the greatest handheld consoles around.

The most likely specs for the handheld would be similar to the latest Windows portable consoles such as the Asus ROG Ally X and Lenovo Legion Go S. Both handhelds, as do several others, use custom ...

Microsoft's gaming handheld really does sound like the Xbox Deck that solves all our problems. If Microsoft actually pulls this one off, the world of handheld gaming consoles could be forever ...